German Cities You Might Not Know But are Definitely Worth the Visit

Many of Germany's cities have become popular travel destinations in the last couple of years. These include the capital itself, Berlin, as well as Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, and Frankfurt.

However, there are many other German cities that might not be as well know, but still have a lot to offer travelers in terms of things to see and do. Here are five of those cities that are definitely worth the visit.

Bochum

Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bochum is actually the sixth largest city of Germany. A city that dates all the way from the ninth century, there is much to love about Bochum, especially for history lovers. It is where numerous cities on German culture and history can be found.

Points of Interest:

Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum
German Mining Museum
Ruhr Park
Stiepeler Dorfkirche
Zeiss Planetarium

Kassel

The former capital of Hesse-Kassel, Kassel was first mentioned in records in 913 AD. Witnessing house-to-house fighting during World War II, many of the city's old buildings were not restored, while a handful of others were. The city, today, is known for being to home to many palaces and parks.

Points of Interest:

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Fridericianum
GRIMMWELT Kassel
Löwenburg Castle
Orangerie

Mannheim

The second-largest city of Baden-Württemberg, Mannheim is known for the grid pattern of its streets and avenues, which is unusual for German cities. The holder of the title of "UNESCO City of Music," the city is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Points of Interest:

Jesuit Church
Kunsthalle Mannheim
Luisenpark
Mannheim Baroque Palace
Wasserturm (water tower)

Regensburg

Located in Bavaria, Regensburg is one of the largest cities on the Danube river. Otherwise known as Ratisborn, the city was an important part of the Holy Roman Empire. Its medieval centre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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